* IBM Power Systems* * PCI-X266 Ext Dual-x4 3Gb SAS Adapter (CCIN 572A)* * PCI-X266 Ext Dual-x4 3Gb SAS RAID Adapter (CCIN 572B)* *PCI-X266 Planar 3Gb SAS Adapter** (CCIN 2BE0, 572C, 57D0)* *PCI-X266 Planar 3Gb SAS RAID Adapter** (CCIN **2BD9, 2BE1, ** 57B8)* *PCI-X266 Auxiliary Cache Adapter (CCIN 575C)* DATE: Jun 06, 2013 *Table of Contents* *1.0 Microcode Change History <#1.0>* *2.0 General Information <#2.0>* *2.1 Installation Time <#2.1> 2.2 Machine's Affected <#2.2> 2.3 AIX Requirements <#2.3> 2.4 Linux Requirements <#2.4>* *2.5 IBM i Requirements <#2.5>* *3.0 Determine the Current Microcode Level for AIX <#3.0> **3.1 Determine the Current Microcode Level for Linux <#3.1>* *4.0 Downloading and Unpacking the Firmware Update Package from CORE <#4.0>* *4.1 Downloading the RPM Format File to the Target Server <#4.1>* *4.2 Microcode Update via CD <#4.2>* *5.0 Verifying microcode before download and notes <#5.0>* *5.1 Microcode Download Procedure-572A, 572B, 572C, 575C, 57B8, 57D0 SAS Adapters for AIX <#5.1> **5.2 Microcode Download Procedure-572A, 572B, 572C, 575C, 57B8, 57D0 SAS Adapters for Linux <#5.2>* *6.0 Microcode Readme Change History <#6.0>* *=====================================================================================* * 1.0 Microcode Change History:* *NOTE: There were major changes between the "04xxxxxxx", "03xxxxxx" and "02xxxxxx" microcode levels. * *For updating between those levels (and in general), if you have are using CCIN 57CF PCI-E SAS Planar RAID Controllers, CCIN 57B8/57B7 SAS RAID Enablement Features or CCIN 572F/575C DoubleWide SAS Adapter, please update both adapters.* *Also, in a Dual Controller environment, it is advisable to update to the same microcode level on both adapters.* 0420003f -New Fcode 290 resolving very intermittent boot issue where the disk drive (SAS boot source) may not be found. This issue has been experienced only in model "D" systems. -During IPL, 066B9100 may be logged due to a SAS path may become active after the initial verification has been performed (CCIN 57CB & 2B4C) -FC5904, FC5906, FC5908 (CCIN: 572F) adapter may become unresponsive during extended periods of inactivity (i.e. applying group PTFs or other PTF packages) possibly resulting in SRC A6000255 -A replacement of a failed mirrored device in a dual storage adapter configuration may result in a false Reclaim Cache being required. 0420003a -Blades only change to address booting issue. This does not affect any other environment. The intended environment for the result of the change is a very specific configuration: Power 7 Blade in BCS with SAS Switch Module routing to Disk Storage Module with a specific User Configured SAS Zoning setup. 04200037 *-Removed SAS Adapter's initiation of the SES LED lamp check function.* This change resolves some recent field issues (circa 2012) where DASD backplane LEDs stayed on due to bus contention on the I2C bus. This was mainly seen in 8205-E6B/E6C split backplane configuration. Without this microcode, the likelihood of encountering the issue varied based on the installed System FW level. -Possible system hang during replacement of a mirrored disk drive in a Dual Storage IOA configuration -04448400 Adapter Unit Check following hot spare rebuild on array optimized to secondary adapter. *** Only occurs if drive is replaced during the hot spare rebuild. Dual Controller Only -Fix for SISSAS_FABRIC_ERRs (during SAS Speed Negotiation) w/ HHLT05 tape attached to CCIN 57B8 -IBM i ONLY: SAS I/O adapter enhancements during error recovery to prevent a very slight chance of undetected data corruption. Feature codes affected are FC5904, FC5906, FC5908, FC5903, FC5805, FC5662, FC5630, FC5268, FCEJ0F, FCEJ01 -Possible system hang caused by incorrect error recovery due to a SAS Port failure DH_PRC_JADE_HDWMGR_KAM_TABLE_PTY_ERR 04200033 -Minor fixes for the following error codes IOASC/PRC 06690200/14021403, 07278C00/17034918, 04448200/11050E51, 02048000/17101c15, 04448400/17034a25 -New DDR2 register settings for 572C in 9117-MMB, 9179-MHB 04200029 -Specific to MTM 8202 & 8205: Reduction in I2C bus traffic, eliminating unnecessary communication to PSOC. This change has shown to resolve situations where one Virtual "ses" device would configure as defined in DASD split backplane configurations. Note: This microcode change does not resolve other I2C bus contention issues outside of the SAS architecture. -Specific to MTM 8203/8204 with FC 8341 (low function DASD backplane, no SAS expanders). Fix for SISSAS_ER11T reporting against phy 2 (0002 FFFF) VPD: ROM Level.(alterable).......04200018 Customer Card ID Number.....572C Detail Data PROBLEM DATA 0000 0800 0002 FFFF 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 1910 00F0 0108 0000 0101 0000 0420 0018 0000 00FF 572C FFFE 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 -Contains fixes, previously included in 042x001b levels for Power Blade architecture (1 SAS Address per phy) -Added Error Code combo 04678000/10440039 to report invalid Dual Controller configurations. Previous undetected invalid configurations included: MTM 8202/8205, High End DASD backplane without CCIN 2BD9 & 2BE1) -Fix for SSD drive errors, 0B/4400 in CCIN 57CD configuration. Reduced Overall Command Timeout Value from 16 to 2. -Various other fixes/enhancements 04200020 Level 04200019 + 1 additional fix SAS I/O adapter error recovery enhancements for device hard media errors to prevent a very slight chance of undetected data corruption. This can only occur when a RAID-5 configuration is being used. The adapter microcode is updated to prevent the problem from occurring. Affected CCINs: All that are RAID 5 capable Affected feature codes include: FC5912, FC5679, FC5904, FC5906, FC5908, FC5901, FC5278, FC5903, FC5805, FC2053, FC2054, FC2055, FC5662, FC5630, FC5267, FC5263, FC5268, FC5900, FC5902, FC5909, FC5911, FC5652, FC5631, FC5618 *(not intended for Power Blades use, see level 04200021 for Power Blades)* 0420001b Power Blade specific release (CCIN 57D0) -*GA Level for RSSM Switch Module attached to PS700,701,702 Blades*. -In the "04xxxxxx" microcode levels, only 1 SAS Address will be reported per 4 phy set. For certain Blade specific configurations (RSSM & NSSM attached) this can change the manner in which those attached devices must reference the host adapter. See device documentation for the correct instructions on how to setup the environment with the 57D0 SAS Controller at this code level. In the case of RSSM, see the Host System Attachment Guide. -*Change to allow for 1 SAS Address to be reported for each phy for all embedded SAS Controllers on Power Blade.* From the 04200010 release: (/In the "0420xxxx" microcode levels, only 1 SAS Address will be reported per 4 phy set. This allows for a better bringup sequence with SAS expanders that can configure a Wide Port. This was a change from the prior levels where 1 SAS Address was reported for each phy.)/ *For certain Power Blade specific configurations (RSSM & NSSM attached) this can change the manner in which those attached devices referenced the host adapter. As such, 0420001b introduces a change to allow for 1 SAS Address to be reported for each phy. This change is specific only to Power Blade's embedded SAS Controllers. To the end user, 0420001b (and above) should provide a similar experience to 03200066. If using a device attached to a SAS Switch (RSSM or NSSM), with 04200010, it is strongly recommended to update to 0420001b (or above).* 04200019 *GA level of CCINs 2BD9, 2BE0, 2BE1, 572C features specific to 8202-E4B, 8205-E6B, 8231-E2B GA level of CCIN 57C*D -Minor enhancements for error conditions -Enhancement to SAS Controller Inquiry Page D0 response to encode the resource address differently. This code level, or above, may be necessary for Blade configurations with AIX levels released in the 2011 and beyond timeframe. 04200010 First customer release in the "04xxxxxx" level. *GA level for 57D0 on PS700,701,702 Blades.* -In the "0420xxxx" microcode levels, only 1 SAS Address will be reported per 4 phy set. This allows for a better bringup sequence with SAS expanders that can configure a Wide Port. This was a change from the prior levels where 1 SAS Address was reported for each phy. 04200008 *GA level of 572C SAS Controller on 9117-MMB & 9179-MHB*. This code level was not released. 03200066 Fixes for · All Adapters: IOASC/PRC 04448400/80FF0200, 04448400/80FF0300, 06678400/104212C2 · non-RAID (JBOD) only: 04448400/10802033 · Dual Controller only: IOASC/PRC 06678400/10440C10 · Dual Controller w/ Active/Active only: Changes to quiesce drive ops on drives that are not performing write same commands upon insertion of DASD (RAID and non-RAID) · CCIN 57B8, 572F (on Link to Aux Cache): IOASC/PRC 01080000/10272385 03200063 -Coincides with announcement of Dual Controller 572F/575C support (10/30/2009 GA) -There was a small possibility that the SAS Controller?s VPD update process could be interrupted on the first pairing of a 8204/8203 System Planar & 57B8 SAS RAID Enablement Card. This could leave the 57B8 in an unusable state. See Retain Tip H195958. This microcode moves the VPD update to a place in time to avoid the interruption. -Skip Operation improvements for SSD devices -572F/575C. Fix for 9071 & 9072 errors on boot -Close loophole on microcode update to a SES (split-backplane) which could potentially allow for microcode update both SAS paths to a particular device. If both paths are being updated then no paths would be active to the end device. -Fixes for various Adapter Unit Check conditions. -Fix for JS23 Blade (57D0) w/ NSSM. Tape connected to Port 4 would not configure 03200060 -Convergence of microcode paths. The fixes in 03200059 and 03200056 are contained in this code along with others. 03200059 *HIPER: It is of utmost importance to install this fix if Active/Active is enabled in a Dual Controller environment. Prior to updating, it is required to update any attached "STxx" model SAS DASD. See the respective "STxx" microcode readmes for the minimum required microcode levels.* This code level is based off 03200051. It does not contain the fixes in 03200056. * *Active/Active fix: One or more disks could get lost from an array when a Link error occurs. This posed a Data Loss possibility. It is strongly recommended that Active/Active be disabled when installing this microcode! Active/Active can be re-enabled, concurrently, after microcode installation on both adapters.* * Microcode Download update incomplete fix: The possibility existed where future microcode download attempts will not complete successfully and thus need to be retried. Once this code is successfully flashed that possibility is removed. 03200056 Power Blade (JS12, JS22, JS23, JS43) release. Fixes are specific to CCIN 57D0 on JS23/JS43 with SAS Active Pass through card with the following attachments * DS3200: o Correction to Multi-path LUN breakdown accessible via the SAS Array Manager * RSSM: o 04050000 on new commands. Required for RSSM GA o Fix for Path failover issues seen during error injection tests. Required for RSSM GA 03200051 Level 03200048 + 1 additional fix * CCIN 57BA, FC 5911 specific fix for SISSAS_ERR11T w/ error code FFFE, SISSAS_FABRIC_ERROR w/ error code 4100 or 4101 (This code was not actually released to customers) 03200048 -Add support (*GA Level*) for * CCIN 572F, 574E, 575C, 57B3, 57B7 (revision), 57BA * SSD DASD * Blade environment options coinciding with May 2009 release: o 7778-23X o BCS DASD control o NSSM o RSSM o DS3200 -Allow for 6G devices under an expander. Devices will run at 3G -Various Unit Check fixes -Dual Controller mode: Enabled Active/Active mode *NOTE: There were major changes between the "03xxxxxx" and "02xxxxxx" microcode level. If you have are using CCIN 57B8/57B7 SCSI RAID Enablement Features or CCIN 572F/575C DoubleWide SAS Adapter please update both adapters.* 03200046 -EC'ed on to the 572C SAS Controller for various System Planar releases. This code level was not otherwise downloadable via the customer website for microcode download 02200070 -Fix for 04448400 with 10272212 and other Unit Checks conditions. -Corrects a situation where adapter did not enable caching in a specific dual controller scenario. 02200065 -Fix for out of resources error. The SAS/SCSI controller would previously allow for up to 16 resources per drive. This has been increased to 20 to coincide with the theoretical maximum. 02200059 -Fix for 572B in Dual Controller mode. The adapter will no longer log a 9076 error on a boot, if the system contains 572B's that have no FC 5886 SAS drawers attached. 02200056 -CCIN 572A & 57B9 enhancement to add 2 extra retries upon configuration. This modification was made to more reliably configure split backplane configurations without AIX reporting errors. For these split backplane configurations, please install this code along w/ 9117-MMA SES microcode level 0021 or 8204-E8A/8203-E4A SES microcode level 0008 -Various Target Mode/Dual Controller enhancements. 02200050 *-GA Level for 572B* *-This microcode level fixes a potential undetected loss of data that was discovered in test between CCIN 572A and DAT72 SAS tape drive (FC 1400 or 5907). There have been no reported cases of this occurring in the field and the chance of occurrence is extremely small - near 0.* 0220004a Fix for TEMP SISSAS_ERR11T logged against CCIN 57B7 during boot or other configuration time. That error decoded further as a REASON FOR FAILURE Timeout - op started. A microcode update to 57B8 addresses the issue. It is best practice to apply the update to 57B7 when updating 57B8. 0220003c Various Unit Check condition fixes (04448400 and 04448200 errors) 02200039 *GA Level for CCIN 57B8.* 02200035 *GA Level for CCIN 572A, 572C on 7998-61X* 01200041 -Data error fix for Low probability condition. If data loss is discovered on two devices at very close intervals, it was possible that the indication of this condition could have been lost on device 2 during device 1's recovery. 0120003b -Numerous functional enhancements to prevent adapter error and Unit Check Conditions. Unit Checks require an adapter reset to recover. -Fix for error logged during AIX concurrent maintenance when DVD drive is removed and not replaced. 01200037 *GA Level for CCIN 572C* * 2.0 General information* This subject microcode is to be used on the following SAS Adapter/controller types: CCIN 572A: PCI-X266 Ext Dual-x4 3Gb SAS Adapter CCIN 572B: PCI-X266 Ext Dual-x4 3Gb SAS RAID Adapter CCIN 2BE0, 572C: PCI-X266 Planar 3Gb SAS Adapter CCIN 2BD9, 2BE1, 57B8: PCI-X266 Planar 3Gb SAS RAID Adapter CCIN 575C: PCI-X266 Auxiliary Cache Adapter * 2.1 Installation Time:* Approximately 30 minutes *2.2 Machine's Affected:* _2BD9_ 8202-E4B 8205-E6B 8231-E2B _2BE0_ 8202-E4B 8205-E6B _2BE1_ 8202-E4B 8205-E6B 8231-E2B _572A & 572B_ 7311-D11, D20 7314-G30 8202-E4B 8203-E4A 8204-E8A 8205-E6B 8233-E8B 8234-EMA 8236-E8C 9111-520 9113-550 9116-561 9117-570 9117-MMA 9119-590 9119-595 9119-FHA 9125-F2A 9131-52A 9133-55A _572C_ 8202-E4B 8203-E4A 8204-E8A 8205-E6B 8231-E2B 8233-E8B 8234-EMA 8236-E8C 9117-MMA 9125-F2A _575C_ 7311-D20 7314-G30 8202-E4B 8203-E4A 8204-E8A 8205-E6B 8233-E8B 8234-EMA 8236-E8C 9117-MMA 9119-FHA 9125-F2A _57B8_ 8203-E4A 8204-E8A 8233-E8B 8236-E8C _57D0_ 7778-23X 7998-60X, 61X 8406-70Y, 71Y * 2.3 AIX Requirements:* /TL refers to Technology Level/ /SP refers to Service Pack/ _2BD9_ AIX 5.3 TL_10 w/ SP5 AIX 5.3 TL_11 w/ SP5 AIX 5.3 TL_12 w/ SP2 AIX 6.1 TL_06 AIX 7.1 or above _2BE0_ AIX 5.3 TL_10 w/ SP5 AIX 5.3 TL_11 w/ SP5 AIX 5.3 TL_12 w/ SP2 AIX 6.1 TL_06 AIX 7.1 or above _2BE1_ AIX 5.3 TL_10 w/ SP5 AIX 5.3 TL_11 w/ SP5 AIX 5.3 TL_12 w/ SP2 AIX 6.1 TL_06 AIX 7.1 or above 572A AIX 5.3 TL_06 w/ SP4 AIX 5.3 TL_07 AIX 6.1 or above 572B AIX 5.3 TL_6 w/ SP10 AIX 5.3 TL_7 w/ SP7 AIX 5.3 TL_8 AIX 6.1 TL_0 w/ SP7 AIX 6.1 TL_1 or above 572C AIX 5.2 TL_10 AIX 5.3 TL_06 AIX 6.1 or above (on 8202-E4B, 8205-E6B, 8231-E2B) AIX 5.3 TL_10 w/ SP5 AIX 5.3 TL_11 w/ SP5 AIX 5.3 TL_12 w/ SP2 AIX 6.1 TL_06 AIX 7.1 or above 575C AIX 5.3 TL_07 w/ SP9 AIX 5.3 TL_08 w/ SP7 AIX 5.3 TL_09 w/ SP4 AIX 5.3 TL_10 AIX 6.1 TL_00 w/ SP9 AIX 6.1 TL_01 w/ SP5 AIX 6.1 TL_02 w/ SP4 AIX 6.1 TL_03 or above 57B8 AIX 5.3 TL_06 w/ SP4 AIX 5.3 TL_07 AIX 6.1 or above 57D0 AIX 5.2 TL_10 AIX 5.3 TL_06 AIX 6.1 or above * 2.4 Linux Requirements:* _2BD9_ SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10-SP3, 11-SP1 for POWER or above Red Hat Enterprise Linux for POWER Version 5 Update 5 or above _2BE0_ SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10-SP3, 11-SP1 for POWER or above Red Hat Enterprise Linux for POWER Version 5 Update 5 or above _2BE1_ SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10-SP3, 11-SP1 for POWER or above Red Hat Enterprise Linux for POWER Version 5 Update 5 or above 572A SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10-SP1 for POWER or above Red Hat Enterprise Linux for POWER Version 4 Update 6, RHEL 5 Update 1 or above 572B SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10-SP2 for POWER or above Red Hat Enterprise Linux for POWER Version 4 Update 7, RHEL 5 Update 2 or above 572C SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 for POWER or above Red Hat Enterprise Linux for POWER Version 4 Update 4 or above (on 8202-E4B, 8205-E6B, 8231-E2B) SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10-SP3, 11-SP1 for POWER or above Red Hat Enterprise Linux for POWER Version 5 Update 5 or above 57B8 SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10-SP1 for POWER or above Red Hat Enterprise Linux for POWER Version 4 Update 6, RHEL 5 Update 1 or above 575C SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10-SP3 for POWER or above Red Hat Enterprise Linux for POWER Version 5 Update 2 or above 57D0 SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 for POWER or above Red Hat Enterprise Linux for POWER Version 4 Update 4 or above * 2.5 IBM i Requirements:* _2BD9_ IBM I 7.1 or later _2BE0_ IBM I 7.1 or later _2BE1_ IBM I 7.1 or later 572A For Dual Controller support: IBM I V5R4 with V5R4M5 machine code, or later. 572B For Dual Controller support: IBM I V5R4 with V5R4M5 machine code, or later. 572C IBM I V5R4 with V5R4M5 machine code, or later. (on 8202-E4B, 8205-E6B, 8231-E2B) IBM I 7.1 or later 57B8 IBM I V5R4 with V5R4M5 machine code, or later. 575C IBM I V5R4 with V5R4M5 machine code, or later. 57D0 Suported only under VIOS * 3.0 Determine the Current Microcode Level for AIX:* Before you install the microcode, it is important to determine the microcode level of the Adapter installed in the target system. Use the following instructions to read the ROM level stored in the Adapter's VPD. 1) List the SAS RAID Adapters installed in the system by typing: lsdev -C | grep sissas Note: All of the SAS RAID initiators addresses that are installed will be displayed. The names will be sissasX, where X is 0, 1, etc. 2) To check the current microcode level for the adapter or controller enter the following command lscfg -vl sissasX Where X is the number/s of the previous command. The Command will produce output similar to _For 2BD9_ * DEVICE LOCATION DESCRIPTION* sissas1 U78AA.001.DNJP058-P1-C19-T1 PCI-X266 Planar 3Gb SAS RAID Adapter PCI-X266 Planar 3Gb SAS RAID Adapter : Part Number.................44V8354 FRU Number..................44V8353 Serial Number...............YL300025D047 Manufacture ID..............0000 EC Level....................0 *ROM Level.(alterable).......0420001*8 Customer Card ID Number.....2BD9 Product Specific.(Z1).......1 Hardware Location Code......U78AA.001.DNJP058-P1-C19-T1 If the *ROM Level* is less than * 0420003f* then you should update the microcode. _For 2BE0_ * DEVICE LOCATION DESCRIPTION* sissas1 U78AA.001.WIH002F-P1-C19-T1 PCI-X266 Planar 3Gb SAS Adapter PCI-X266 Planar 3Gb SAS Adapter : Part Number.................44V8369 FRU Number..................44V8368 Serial Number...............YL3000000001 Manufacture ID..............0000 EC Level....................0 *ROM Level.(alterable).......04200017* Customer Card ID Number.....2BE0 Product Specific.(Z1).......1 Hardware Location Code......U78AA.001.WIH002F-P1-C19-T1 If the *ROM Level* is less than * 0420003f* then you should update the microcode. _For 2BE1_ * DEVICE LOCATION DESCRIPTION* sissas0 U78AA.001.DNJP058-P1-T9 PCI-X266 Planar 3Gb SAS RAID Adapter *ROM Level.(alterable).......04200018* Customer Card ID Number.....2BE1 Hardware Location Code......U78AA.001.DNJP058-P1-T9 If the *ROM Level* is less than * 0420003f* then you should update the microcode. _For 572A_ * DEVICE LOCATION DESCRIPTION* sissas0 U78A0.001.DNWFZZT-P1-C4-T1 PCI-X266 Ext Dual-x4 3Gb SAS Adapter PCI-X266 Ext Dual-x4 3Gb SAS Adapter : Part Number.................42R7989 FRU Number..................42R7989 Serial Number...............YL3027138706 Manufacture ID..............0002 EC Level....................0 *ROM Level.(alterable).......02200026* Customer Card ID Number.....572A Product Specific.(Z1).......1 Hardware Location Code......U78A0.001.DNWFZZT-P1-C4-T1 If the *ROM Level* is less than * 0420003f* then you should update the microcode. _For 572C_ * DEVICE LOCATION DESCRIPTION* sissas2 U789D.001.DQDTTPM-P1-T3 PCI-X266 Planar 3Gb SAS Adapter *ROM Level.(alterable).......01200036* Customer Card ID Number.....572C Device Specific.(YL)........U789D.001.DQDTTPM-P1-T3 If the *ROM Level* is less than * 0420003f* then you should update the microcode. _For 57B8_ * DEVICE LOCATION DESCRIPTION* sissas0 U78A0.001.DNWFZYA-P1-T9 PCI-X266 Planar 3Gb SAS RAID Adapter *ROM Level.(alterable).......02200026* Customer Card ID Number.....57B8 Device Specific.(YL)........U78A0.001.DNWFZYA-P1-T9 If the *ROM Level* is less than * 0420003f* then you should update the microcode. _For 575C_ * DEVICE LOCATION DESCRIPTION* sissas1 U7311.D20.109517A-P1-C02-T1 PCI-X266 Auxiliary Cache Adapter PCI-X266 Auxiliary Cache Adapter : Part Number.................44V4577 FRU Number..................44V5193 Serial Number...............YL3229020007 Manufacture ID..............0022 EC Level....................2 *ROM Level.(alterable).......03200047* Customer Card ID Number.....575C Product Specific.(Z1).......1 Hardware Location Code......U7311.D20.109517A-P1-C02-T1 If the *ROM Level* is less than * 0420003f* then you should update the microcode. _For 57D0_ * DEVICE LOCATION DESCRIPTION* sissas0 U78A5.001.WIH23D3-P1-T5 PCI-X266 Planar 3Gb SAS Adapter *ROM Level.(alterable).......0320003c* Customer Card ID Number.....57D0 Hardware Location Code......U78A5.001.WIH23D3-P1-T5 If the *ROM Level* is less than * 0420003f* then you should update the microcode. * 3.1 Determine the Current Microcode Level for Linux:* 1) Type "iprconfig" 2) Select "Display hardware status" 3) Select SAS adapter by typing a "1" in front of it and pressing Enter. 4) The Command will produce output similar to "*Firmware Version . . . . . . . . . . . . : 02200035*" If the *Firmware Version* is less than *0420003f* then you should update the microcode. *4.0 Downloading and Unpacking the Firmware Update Package from CORE* NOTE: The CORE image will now be the RPM Format File. 1) After downloading the files from CORE on to your personal system find the following files in the CORE destination directory (c:\ibmdocs\DISKIMG): A) "*pci.101402BD.20-0420003f-1.aix5.1.noarch.rpm*" B) "*pci.101402BD.20-0420003f-1.Linux.noarch.rpm*" 2) Log in to the Target Server 3) Create a directory, if not already existent (mkdir /tmp/microcode; mkdir /tmp/microcode/RPM) 4) Transfer the file to the Target Server "/tmp/microcode/RPM directory" using ftp or another method. Change to that directory, "cd /tmp/microcode/RPM". 5a) For AIX: Unpack the RPM file by using the following command: "rpm -ihv --ignoreos --force pci.101402BD.20-0420003f-1.aix5.1.noarch.rpm" 5b) For Linux: Unpack the RPM file by using the following command: "rpm -ihv --ignoreos --force pci.101402BD.20-0420003f-1.Linux.noarch.rpm" 6a) For AIX: The microcode files will be added to /usr/lib/microcode/. 6b) For Linux: The microcode files will be added to /lib/firmware/. *4.1 Downloading the RPM Format File to the Target Server* Use this method to download to an AIX or Linux system: *Note:* The instructions that follow are specific AIX/Linux commands. AIX/Linux commands are CASE (lower and upper) SENSITIVE, and */must/* be entered exactly as shown, including filenames. 1) Make a directory on an AIX/Linux system to receive the RPM format file. Enter: "mkdir /tmp/microcode" Enter: "mkdir /tmp/microcode/RPM" 2) Transfer the RPM format file to the /tmp/microcode/RPM directory (using "Save as ..."). Change to that directory, "cd /tmp/microcode/RPM". You'll see the filenames for the RPM files. A) For AIX: The filename is *pci.101402BD.20-0420003f-1.aix5.1.noarch.rpm * B) For Linux: The filename is * pci.101402BD.20-0420003f-1.Linux.noarch.rpm *3) Unpack the file by executing the instructions below: A) For AIX: Type "*rpm -ihv --ignoreos --force pci.101402BD.20-0420003f-1.aix5.1.noarch.rpm" * B) For Linux: Type "*rpm -ihv --ignoreos --force pci.101402BD.20-0420003f-1.Linux.noarch.rpm"* 4a) For AIX: The microcode files will be added to /usr/lib/microcode/. 4b) For Linux: The microcode files will be added to /lib/firmware/. * 4.2 Microcode Update via CD* Below are references and the general flow on how to update microcode update via CD 1) Boot the system via a Standalone Diagnostic's CD b) To create a bootable Diagnostic's CD go to the following URL. Burn cdlatest.iso on to a CD-R (or CD-RW). Currently, DVD media cannot be utilized. http://www14.software.ibm.com/webapp/set2/sas/f/diags/home.html c) After booting to Standalone Diagnostics, the Diagnostic's CD can be removed. 2) The Diagnostic's CD should be replaced by a CD containing the unpacked microcode image(s). The CD containing the microcode images should be prepared prior. This can be done by taking the rpm file(s) from the microcode download site and unpacking them on a usable server. The unpacked files can then be burned on to the CD media. b) Another method is to use a Microcode Update CD See the below website for more details http://www14.software.ibm.com/webapp/set2/firmware/lgjsn?mode=10&page=cdrom.html#downloadcdrom The Microcode Update CD and Discovery Tool can also be ordered through the following link http://www14.software.ibm.com/webapp/set2/firmware/lgjsn?mode=10&page=compare.html&title=Microcode%20Survey%20and%20update%20tool * 5.0 Verifying microcode before download and notes* *NOTE:* Microcode download must be performed separately for each Adapter bus under distinct Logical Partitions (LPAR's). Please save current and older versions of the microcode update files in case you need to restore your system. *NOTE:* Microcode Download CAN be performed concurrently. /Installation Time: /Approximately 30 min System Time. Please verify the file size and checksum of the raw microcode files matches the below.* **Filesize: 1364124* *Checksum: 53838* For AIX: "ls -l /usr/lib/microcode/53495320.0420003f" to verify Filesize. "sum /usr/lib/microcode/53495320.0420003f" to verify Checksum. For Linux: "ls -l /lib/firmware/pci.101402BD.20.0420003f" to verify Filesize. "sum /lib/firmware/pci.101402BD.20.0420003f" to verify Checksum. For systems that have LPAR installed, the microcode file must be placed on all partitions that have a SAS device in order to update the code. Follow this procedure for each partition: For AIX: A) Log into the target partition. B) Type: "cd /usr/lib/microcode" C) FTP (for AIX) or SFTP (for Linux) to the partition that has the media bay assigned. (ie. ftp/sftp partition1.ibm.com) D) Type: "cd /usr/lib/microcode" E) If using FTP then Type: "bin" F) Type: "get 53495320.0420003f" G) Type: "quit" For Linux: A) Log into the target partition. B) Type: "cd /lib/firmware" C) SFTP to the partition that has the media bay assigned. (ie. "sftp partition1.ibm.com") D) Type: "cd /lib/firmware" E) Type: "get pci.101402BD.20.0420003f" F) Type: "quit" *5.1 Microcode Download Procedure-572A, 572B, 572C, 575C, 57B8, 57D0 SAS Adapters for AIX* */Procedure:/* 1) It is advised, but not necessary to stop all applications. 2) Enter diag 3) Select the "Task Selection" from diagnostics menu. 4) Select "Download Microcode" or "Microcode Tasks -> Download Microcode" from "Task Selection" menu. 5) Select all of the SAS Adapters/Controllers that need to be updated from the list of devices by pressing "Enter". The devices will be displayed as sissas#, where # is the number of the device. Press "F7". 6) A dialogue box will be displayed on screen. Press "Enter" to continue. 7) Select "/usr/lib/microcode". 8) A dialogue box will may be displayed on screen. It will state that the current microcode level on the adapter is not in the /usr/lib/microcode directory. This is acceptable as you will be flashing new microcode onto the adapter. Also, incorrect code will automatically be rejected. Press "Enter" to continue. 9) An "M" will be displayed next to the latest level of microcode in the /usr/lib/microcode directory. Select that level and press "Enter". 10) The following message will appear on the screen when download is completed: "Microcode download complete successfully. The current microcode level for the device sissas# is ..... Please run diagnostics on the adapter to ensure that it is functioning properly." DO NOT run diagnostics on the device at this time. 11) Exit diagnostics. 12) Verify the code level is 0420003f by typing "lscfg -vl sissas#" for each SAS device updated. * 5.2 Microcode Download Procedure-572A, 572B, 572C, 575C, 57B8, 57D0 SAS Adapters for Linux* */Procedure:/* 1) Stop all applications. 2) Type "iprconfig" and press "Enter". 3) Select "Download Microcode" and press "Enter". 4) Select all of the SAS Adapters/Controllers that need to be updated from the list of devices by pressing "1". Then press "Enter". 5) Select the appropriate microcode image to flash by pressing "1". (The image will end in 0420003f). Press Enter. Press Enter again to confirm. 6) If multiple devices were selected in step 4, then repeat step 5 until finished. * 6.0 Microcode Readme Change History* 2013-06-06 -Added Microcode Level 0420003f 2012-12-17 -Added Microcode Level 0420003a 2012-06-06 -Added Microcode Level 04200037 2012-01-13 -Added Microcode Level 04200033 2011-05-06 -Added Microcode Level 04200029 2010-11-04 -Added Microcode Level 04200020 2010-09-08 -Added Microcode Level 0420001b. Specific to Power Blades CCIN 57D0 release. 2010-09-02 -Added Microcode Level 04200019. Updated Section 4.2 Microcode Update via CD 2010-04-22 -Added Microcode Level 04200010 & 04200008 2010-01-26 -Added Microcode Level 03200066 2009-10-26 -Added Microcode Level 03200063 2009-09-30 -Microcode Level 03200060 added. -Added NOTE to Section 1.0 -Added adapter types to Section 2.0 2009-07-20 -Microcode Level 03200059 added. -Added reference to microcode level 03200051. -Added to/Corrected Section 2.2 Machine's affected support 2009-07-09 -Microcode Level 03200056 added. 2009-06-19 -Added 57D0 to Title. -Added 57D0 info to Linux and IBM i Min requirements section -CCIN 57D0 was in use on Blades prior to microcode level 03200048, corrected 2009-04-27 -Microcode Level 03200048 added. -Added 575C, 57D0 -Added 8234-EMA, 7778-23X 2008-12-08 -Microcode Level 02200070 added. Updated Minimum Support levels for AIX to reflect release of SP (Service Packs) on older AIX levels. 2008-10-21 -Microcode Level 02200065 added 2008-09-08 -Added MTM 7998-60X 2008-07-15 -Microcode Level 02200059 added 2008-06-04 -Microcode Level 02200056 added 2008-04-30 -Microcode Level 02200050 added -Added 572B SAS RAID Adapter -Corrected Section 2.4 RHEL Minimum requirements for 572A, 57B8 -Added new MTM's to Section 2.2 Machine's Affected 2008-04-07 -Added 57B8 SAS RAID Enablement Card to the title of the readme -Modified Section 2.3 AIX Support Level requirements. AIX 5.2 TL_11 does not exist and thus was removed. AIX 6.1 was added.